Hi guys
I am a non-tech person and very new to the forum. I am trying something new and need the help of the experts here. I am a total noob, so kindly bear with me. I have attached the links to various references that I used while creating my set up, in case if that is of any help.
I have an Airtel XStream Fiber Connection. The modem/router that I have is the Nokia G-2425G-A
Inspired by the setups of some people with Airtel connections on YouTube, I tried connecting a USB Hard Disk to my router. I used the USB functionality and successfully enabled the FTP server. Image Link
Now, while I have been able to do this locally, I was hoping to access this HDD remotely too.
From what I have discovered using videos on YouTube (and a little reading and minimal understanding thereof from the IBF), I discovered that I need a static IP for that. I am a student, and a ₹200 additional expenditure for me is not feasible. Further reading told me that I can divert the requirement for a static IP using a DDNS service like No-IP.
I created a No-IP account too and enabled the DDNS application too. I entered the correct info into the router gateway after 2-3 rounds of verification, to the best of my knowledge. Image Link
After this I enabled the Port Forwarding application. Image Link
As far as I understand, I have done each and every step correctly, yet when I try to check the ports online, it shows that the port (21) is closed.
I don't know if this is how it works, but I tried the ping command on CMD - ping <<my WAN IPv4 address of the form 100.xx.xxx.206>> and it showed request timed out. Same with my Public IP too (the one that I can Google)
Based on my minimal understanding of things so far, I think I am going wrong somewhere with the DDNS thing.
Hence, I have a few questions if you guys could help me with this -
Q1. In all the steps that I took so far, have I done anything wrong?
Q2. Is there any other step that needs to be done?
Q3. Is this setup not possible?
Q4. Say remotely accessing a HDD attached to a router is not possible. If in the future I purchase an RPi4 and try accessing it remotely, what do I need to change in my DDNS settings/Port Forwarding settings to make sure I am not faced with the same issues
P. S. - I am attaching the Firewall Settings, Access Control settings, and the DMZ and ALG settings. I did not alter these. Kindly let me know if any of these need to be changed. Also, if any of these images are a security risk/leak personal data, let me know, I will remove them.
Edit - Changed a broken Imgur link
Thanks in advance!
I am a non-tech person and very new to the forum. I am trying something new and need the help of the experts here. I am a total noob, so kindly bear with me. I have attached the links to various references that I used while creating my set up, in case if that is of any help.
I have an Airtel XStream Fiber Connection. The modem/router that I have is the Nokia G-2425G-A
Inspired by the setups of some people with Airtel connections on YouTube, I tried connecting a USB Hard Disk to my router. I used the USB functionality and successfully enabled the FTP server. Image Link
Now, while I have been able to do this locally, I was hoping to access this HDD remotely too.
From what I have discovered using videos on YouTube (and a little reading and minimal understanding thereof from the IBF), I discovered that I need a static IP for that. I am a student, and a ₹200 additional expenditure for me is not feasible. Further reading told me that I can divert the requirement for a static IP using a DDNS service like No-IP.
I created a No-IP account too and enabled the DDNS application too. I entered the correct info into the router gateway after 2-3 rounds of verification, to the best of my knowledge. Image Link
After this I enabled the Port Forwarding application. Image Link
As far as I understand, I have done each and every step correctly, yet when I try to check the ports online, it shows that the port (21) is closed.
I don't know if this is how it works, but I tried the ping command on CMD - ping <<my WAN IPv4 address of the form 100.xx.xxx.206>> and it showed request timed out. Same with my Public IP too (the one that I can Google)
Based on my minimal understanding of things so far, I think I am going wrong somewhere with the DDNS thing.
Hence, I have a few questions if you guys could help me with this -
Q1. In all the steps that I took so far, have I done anything wrong?
Q2. Is there any other step that needs to be done?
Q3. Is this setup not possible?
Q4. Say remotely accessing a HDD attached to a router is not possible. If in the future I purchase an RPi4 and try accessing it remotely, what do I need to change in my DDNS settings/Port Forwarding settings to make sure I am not faced with the same issues
P. S. - I am attaching the Firewall Settings, Access Control settings, and the DMZ and ALG settings. I did not alter these. Kindly let me know if any of these need to be changed. Also, if any of these images are a security risk/leak personal data, let me know, I will remove them.
Edit - Changed a broken Imgur link
Thanks in advance!
